Honoring the Life of Nancy Adler, PhD.

We wanted to share the news of the passing of Nancy Adler, PhD, our mentor and pioneer of the Center for Health and Community. She worked tirelessly over decades with rigorous science, policy, and advocacy for health equity and her impact will continue to live on. 

Featured AME Researcher: Ryan Brown, PhD

Ryan L. Brown, Ph.D. is a social health psychologist and postdoctoral scholar funded by the Bakar Aging Research Institute at the University of California, San Francisco. Trained in psychoneuroimmunology, Dr. Brown’s research focuses on stress-response processes to study healthy aging. Her work frequently captures periods of major life transitions (e.g., spousal bereavement, pregnancy to postpartum) to identify the biopsychosocial underpinnings of adaptive adjustment through stressful life transitions.

We spoke with her regarding her work in this Q & A.

Wellness Recipe of the Season

Hot Chai Drink

Chai tea is a nutritious tea blend that may help support your heart health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. This winter, be sure to stay warm with a delicious hot chai beverage.